Johnson is on pace to break 2000 yards and is threatening the NFL rushing record. That puts him high in the conversation and not only distinguishes him from Frank Gore and Steven Jackson, it distinguishes him from nearly every friggin back in NFL history.

While I don't for a second buy Gtripp's argument against Chris Johnson, as far as QBs, I do buy the argument that Favre is not as important to his team as Manning is to his. Manning doesn't just throw the ball, he's largely responsible for coordinating the offense on the field. His defense isn't nearly as good (Jared Allen and Freeney are a wash, and the Vikes are superior everywhere else), his line does not have Steve Hutchinson and Bryant McKinnie, and Addai is definitley not Adrian Peterson. Want to talk clutch? Manning has 5 straight 4 quarter comebacks this year.

If Sorgi were starting they'd be a .500 team at best. If Rosenfels or Jackson were starting the Vikes could go conservative, lean on the defense, and grind AP to a 10-6 record.

I'd have to put Manning and Favre at the top of the list most likely (interesting side note-do you realize CJ never touched the ball on the Titans' game-winning 99 yard drive?)

possibly someone like Carson Palmer as a long shot sleeper

I agree about Manning and Favre. Throw Brees in there too. Their teams are 31-1 combined, and the Colts, Vikings, and Saints (more so the Colts and Saints) wouldn't be anywhere close to that without those guys.

Chris Johnson is awesome, but Manning, Favre, and Brees are more valuable to their teams than any other players in football.

I agree about Manning and Favre. Throw Brees in there too. Their teams are 31-1 combined, and the Colts, Vikings, and Saints (more so the Colts and Saints) wouldn't be anywhere close to that without those guys.

Chris Johnson is awesome, but Manning, Favre, and Brees are more valuable to their teams than any other players in football.